Dehydration & Fluid Needs
Infants have little fluid reserve, so dehydration develops quickly.
Key points
- Signs: sunken fontanel, fewer wet diapers, tachycardia.
- Oral rehydration is first-line for mild to moderate dehydration.
- Daily weight is the best indicator of fluid status.
Test-taking tip: Eliminate options that are true but do not answer the question asked.
Questions about this lesson
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Kevin Adeyemi
Can I massage a boggy fundus if the bladder is full?
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Grace Lee
Check and empty the bladder too — a full bladder displaces the uterus and prevents contraction.
